Best Animation Movies of 2000

The 20 highest rated animation movies released in 2000, ranked by viewer ratings on TMDB. Only titles with enough votes to count are included, so one-off five-star ratings can't skew the list.

1

The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

7.6 Adventure, Animation, Comedy More like this

When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
2

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)

7.4 Animation, Action, Science Fiction More like this

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.
3

The Road to El Dorado (2000)

7.3 Family, Adventure, Animation More like this

Stowing away after a failed con, a pair of swindlers end up on El Dorado, the fabled "city of gold", where they quickly get in over their heads when they are mistaken as gods by the inhabitants.
4

Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000)

7.1 Animation, Family, Comedy More like this

A cosmic case of flying saucers, intergalactic intrigue and out-of-this-world romance launches Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Inc., Gang into their most unearthly adventure ever.
5

Fantasia 2000 (2000)

7.0 Animation, Family, Music More like this

Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.
6

Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)

6.9 Family, Animation, Drama More like this

In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers.
7

Chicken Run (2000)

6.9 Animation, Comedy, Family More like this

The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered…
8

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000)

6.7 Adventure, Animation, Comedy More like this

A group of rambunctious toddlers travel a trip to Paris. As they journey from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, they learn new lessons about trust, loyalty and love.
9

The Tigger Movie (2000)

6.7 Animation, Family, Comedy More like this

Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and Rabbit are preparing a suitable winter home for Eeyore, the perennially dejected donkey, but Tigger's continual bouncing interrupts their efforts. Rabbit suggests that Tigger go find others of…
10

Help! I'm a Fish (2000)

6.7 Adventure, Animation, Comedy More like this

Three children are accidentally transformed into fish after consuming a potion made by an eccentric scientist. The kids end up in the sea, with one problem: they must find and drink the antidote within 48 hours, or forever remain as fish.
11

Titan A.E. (2000)

6.6 Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure More like this

A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are bent on mankind's destruction.
12

Dinosaur (2000)

6.6 Adventure, Animation, Drama More like this

An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.
13

Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000)

6.6 Adventure, Fantasy, Animation More like this

When the sadness of her father's disappearance gets to Molly Hale, she unknowingly uses the Unown to create her own dream world along with Entei, who she believes to be her father. When Entei kidnaps Ash's mother, Ash — alongside Misty and…
14

Digimon: The Movie (2000)

6.5 Fantasy, Animation, Science Fiction More like this

When a powerful new Internet Digimon hatches and begins to consume data at an alarming rate, the Digidestined - kids chosen to save the digital world - must put an end to the destruction before the damage becomes irreversible and worldwide…
15

An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000)

6.5 Animation, Family, Comedy More like this

It's all extreme sports and a life of freedom as Max sets off for college -- but Goofy misses Max so much he loses his job and goes to finish college alongside Max and his friends. But as Goofy tries to get closer to Max, both must go to…
16

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (2000)

6.4 Action, Adventure, Animation More like this

Buzz Lightyear must battle Emperor Zurg with the help of three hopefuls who insist on being his partners.
17

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)

6.4 Animation, Adventure, Family More like this

Set several years after the first film, Ariel and Prince Eric are happily married with a daughter, Melody. In order to protect Melody from the Sea Witch, Morgana, they have not told her about her mermaid heritage. Melody is curious and…
18

The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire (2000)

6.2 Adventure, Animation, Drama More like this

Littlefoot and his pals set off in search of a "stone of cold fire" that fell from the night sky. Since he's the only one who has seen it though, nobody really believes him. Petrie's uncle Pterano offers support only because he thinks the…
19

Heavy Metal 2000 (2000)

6.0 Action, Adventure, Animation More like this

Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with an insatiable hunger for power and a thirst for immortality. On his way to the planet of youth, Tyler wipes out most of a space colony and…
20

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)

4.3 Adventure, Animation, Comedy More like this

Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha somehow manage to crossover into reality and team up with Fearless Leader, an evil criminal turned media mogul with some…